Take the family (inc children 3-18) on a journey through the current Parthenogenesis exhibition and explore the works with the Art Gallery's Young Person’s Guide (rather good, and a great idea).
The second edition of Alliance Française's day-long environment-themed festival features films (check out the excellent Festival Namur Nature shorts at 10-11am – that's a still above), a Green Bazaar 'sustainable designers market', a climate mural, a beekeeping workshop (10am-midday, AED [ ... ]
The Disney classic wanders quite a long way from the original Kipling stories, but results in a simple, uncluttered, straightforward musical comedy that features some lovely exotic pastel backgrounds, a great collection of tunes, excellent characters (Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, King [ ... ]
Now this sounds like fun: one of a series of sustainably focussed workshops in which families collaborate and learn to recycle everyday materials into tangible and symbolic artworks. This time it’s a waste-conscious soap project; led by Rouba Shaath (“a [ ... ]
A one-of-a-kind open-air eco market that brings together locally-based artists, artisans, craftsmen, creatives, and educators to offer products (including local farms, eco-friendly fashion, traditional crafts, food trucks, "and so much more") and activities (workshops, mainly for kids; a family-friendly play [ ... ]
The press release promises "a nostalgia-infused wonderland", but it actually translates as two days of family frolics including back-to-back classic-ish films, all free (but preregister – you can select as many as you want). Saturday 5 November 5.30pm The Lion [ ... ]
The second day of this weekend of "nostalgia-infused wonderland", including back-to-back classic-ish films, all free (but preregister – you can select as many as you want). 5.30pm The Little Mermaid 7.30pm Back to the Future 9.30pm Die Hard We're also [ ... ]
The 11th Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival runs from 3 to 26 February; it’s developed from early days as a somewhat ad hoc celebration of tradition in the Emirate (the key feature was an exhibition of works by 30 [ ... ]
Described by the organisers as “the perfect introduction to ballet”, this family-friendly version of the Prokofiev favourite, with original choreography by the Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, offers a familiar story and all the language of classical ballet – albeit with [ ... ]
A second Abu Dhabi performance for this family-friendly version of the Prokofiev favourite, with original choreography by the Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov. It offers a familiar story and all the language of classical ballet – albeit with a reduced company [ ... ]
Described by the organisers as “the perfect introduction to ballet”, this family-friendly version of the Prokofiev favourite, with original choreography by the Russian choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, moves to Dubai after its Abu Dhabi performances. It offers a familiar story and [ ... ]
SIFF is back for its tenth edition on 22 to 28 October with an official selection of 81 films from 37 countries (slightly down on last year, which saw 90+ from 47 countries). But "the new edition promises to exceed [ ... ]
The Jameel’s annual day-long festival for culture enthusiasts, the eco-conscious and sustainability is back, just days ahead of COP28's opening. Expect activities for all ages themed around botanical, sustainable and eco-conscious living with hands-on workshops, tours, talks and demonstrations, plus [ ... ]
One of the best seasonal shows around – a whimsical blur of laughter, awe, and magic that has already been seen by more than 12 million theatre-goers around the world, reportedly receives a standing ovation following every single performance, and [ ... ]
Two more performances for one of the best seasonal shows around – a whimsical blur of laughter, awe, and magic that has already been seen by more than 12 million theatre-goers around the world, reportedly receives a standing ovation following [ ... ]
Two final performances for one of the best seasonal shows around – a whimsical blur of laughter, awe, and magic that has already been seen by more than 12 million theatre-goers around the world, reportedly receives a standing ovation following [ ... ]
An introduction to music generally and the orchestra in particular by Expo City Dubai’s all-female Firdaus Orchestra via a concert of classically arranged music for children aged 0 to 6 years old and their parents. The programme includes a range [ ... ]
Three days of African vibes, described as "the UAE’s largest celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures in all their vibrant expressions and representations"; we're promised "an unforgettable mosaic of performances, artistic, culinary and culturally immersive experiences". It's built around [ ... ]
Ras Al Khaimah Art, the new incarnation of the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Art Festival, opens to the public at 9pm on Friday 2 February. As ever, it’s at the Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village, which has increasingly been [ ... ]
Art, crafts, F&B, music and hands-on interactive workshops at a Dubai Culture weekend under the umbrella of the Sikka platform. Should be fun for all the family ... The full programme is here.
A rare chance to catch the Swiss 'cellocomedy' duo outside Europe. Alain Schudel and Daniel Schaerer are excellent cellists in their own right, but on the stage with pieces by the likes of Mozart, Strauss, Holst and David Bowie (ok, [ ... ]
A weekend of films for children and the young, presented by the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region as a taster version of the well established SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival held in Chemnitz, Germany. The Abu Dhabi version runs over the weekend of [ ... ]
A weekend of films for children and the young, presented by the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region as a taster version of the well established SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival held in Chemnitz, Germany. The Abu Dhabi version runs over the weekend of [ ... ]
Last day of this weekend of films for children and the young, presented by the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region as a taster version of the well established SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival held in Chemnitz, Germany. The Abu Dhabi version runs over [ ... ]
The Spot camp is back with workshops, games, music (including an open mic), and a bunch of retail and F&B stalls. There's lots for the kids (bubble machines, face painting) and interactive art and live painting. Should be fun, though [ ... ]
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